The DAZN PPV rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is about for December 21 in Saudi Arabia with the Gypsy King decided to avenge his solely profession defeat. Promoter Eddie Hearn, who beforehand backed the Ukrainian, has now reversed course. Talking to iFL TV, Hearn acknowledged a change of coronary heart and defined the potential affect of a Fury victory.
“If Fury wins – and I’m really leaning in the direction of him, I’ve had slightly little bit of a change – Fury might battle Anthony Joshua for the unified world heavyweight title,” he mentioned. “The largest battle ever within the sport. Wembley, Riyadh, wherever.”
This dramatic shift comes simply weeks after Hearn overtly acknowledged that Usyk’s ability, ring IQ, and prior triumph made him the logical favourite: “I do not know easy methods to beat Usyk, however Tyson Fury is a really sensible fighter. He has sensible folks within the nook, but additionally, from an IQ stage in boxing, he’s proper up there. Sadly, so is Oleksandr Usyk. So, my cash, particularly when he’s gained the primary battle, will at all times be on Oleksandr Usyk. My coronary heart needs to see a Tyson Fury win… I’d like to see him do it, however I do see him because the underdog on this battle.”
Hearn’s feedback emerge after Fury confirmed a possible trilogy with Usyk, contingent on profitable the upcoming rematch.
